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Armed gardaĂ­ rescue man being held at gunpoint in car on the M50 motorway
Armed gardaĂ­ have rescued a suspected kidnap victim being held at gunpoint and arrested four men on the motorway outside Dublin.

Fri, 22 Mar, 2024

Belfast PeacePlus funding
Police in Northern Ireland being ‘slowly strangled’ by government – federation
The police service in Northern Ireland is being “slowly strangled” by the government using public services as a “political bargaining chip”, it has been warned.

Mon, 01 Jan, 2024

PSNI data breach
PSNI response to data breach will not be fudged, Boutcher vows
During an appearance before the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, Mr Boutcher also said that the ultimate financial costs of the leak to the force are “not known”

Wed, 13 Dec, 2023

King Charles III visit to Northern Ireland - Day 1
PSNI officers’ confidence in intelligence systems ‘shaken by Caldwell shooting’
Mr Caldwell was shot a number of times in front of his son by dissident republicans at a sports complex in Omagh, Co Tyrone, in February

Tue, 12 Dec, 2023

Sinn Fein Ard Fheis 2023
PSNI chief pressed over delays in supply of information to legacy inquests
Northern Ireland’s chief constable Jon Boutcher has been pressed over delays in the release of information to inquests into deaths during the Troubles.

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Northern Ireland Policing Board meeting
Jon Boutcher selected as next PSNI Chief Constable
His appointment was approved by Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris following interviews of the final two candidates on Monday

Tue, 07 Nov, 2023

PSNI stock
Man released after questioning over PSNI data breach
Details of around 9,500 police officers and staff were mistakenly published online in August in response to a freedom of information request

Thu, 19 Oct, 2023

PSNI stock
Man arrested after search linked to PSNI data breach
On Thursday, detectives investigating criminality linked to the data breach carried out a search in Derry

Thu, 19 Oct, 2023

Police Stock
‘Appalling’ attacks on 17 police officers across N Ireland in 24 hours condemned
The officers were carrying out duties such as responding to reports of assaults and taking a man to hospital when the attacks took place

Sun, 08 Oct, 2023

Northern Ireland Investment Summit 2023
Sinn FĂ©in’s ‘grip on PSNI leadership must be broken’ – Donaldson
Sinn FĂ©in’s “grip on PSNI leadership must be broken”, DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has said.

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

PSNI data breach
Policing board chiefs quizzed on why they allowed Simon Byrne to resign from PSNI
The board’s chief executive Sinead Simpson said members had decided the resignation was in the best interests of policing in Northern Ireland

Tue, 19 Sep, 2023

PSNI officers unlawfully disciplined
Police Federation stands by vote of no confidence in Deputy Chief Constable
It came as policing in Northern Ireland spirals into crisis with the resignation of former chief constable Simon Byrne after a string of controversies

Thu, 07 Sep, 2023

Simon Byrne resignation
NI Policing Board meets behind closed doors to discuss appointment of new chief
Police Service of Northern Ireland Chief Constable Simon Byrne resigned last week following a string of controversies

Thu, 07 Sep, 2023

PSNI officers unlawfully disciplined
Policing crisis deepens as no-confidence vote passed in deputy chief constable
Former chief constable Simon Byrne resigned this week after a string of controversies

Wed, 06 Sep, 2023

Northern Ireland Assembly talks
Donaldson calls for interim leader to take control of PSNI ‘crisis’
Former PSNI chief constable Simon Byrne resigned this week after a string of controversies

Wed, 06 Sep, 2023

PSNI data breach
Stormont vacuum means London would have to approve new police chief – minister
Powers would have to be taken by the Westminster government to approve any new chief constable in Northern Ireland in the continued absence of an executive at Stormont, British Parliament has been told.

Tue, 05 Sep, 2023

Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee
Leadership of PSNI is not at war with itself, senior officer tells MPs
The leadership of the PSNI is not at war with itself following a string of controversies within the police force, a senior officer has told MPs.

Tue, 05 Sep, 2023

PSNI data breach
Catholic PSNI officers ‘urged to bring weapons to Mass’ after data breach
“And I have incidents where young Catholic officers are asking me: do they carry their personal protection weapon when they go to Mass?”

Tue, 05 Sep, 2023

Inquiry into the funding of key public services in NI
Policing Board will have to answer questions about PSNI controversies
The Policing Board in Northern Ireland should be in no doubt that it will have to answer questions before MPs about controversies which have rocked the PSNI, the chairman of a Westminster committee has said.

Tue, 05 Sep, 2023

PSNI data breach
PSNI chief constable Simon Byrne resigns following string of controversies
Mr Byrne has been facing growing pressure, with both rank and file officers and civilian staff considering confidence votes in his leadership

Mon, 04 Sep, 2023

PSNI data breach
Policing Board drops public meeting as PSNI Chief Constable faces no-confidence vote
A public meeting of the Northern Ireland Policing Board has been cancelled as the PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne faces a motion of no-confidence in his leadership.

Mon, 04 Sep, 2023

Police Stock
Two arrested over poster ‘linking names to PSNI’
The pair, 38 and 58, have been held on “suspicion of possession for terrorist purposes and other related offences”, police said

Sun, 03 Sep, 2023

PSNI review recommendations
Woman fears attack after being wrongly identifed as PSNI officer
In a statement released through her solicitor, the unnamed woman said she is not a police officer and has never been employed by the PSNI in any capacity

Sat, 02 Sep, 2023

Good Friday Agreement 25th Anniversary
‘Police details’ poster in bus shelter contained incorrect information – PSNI
The PSNI has confirmed the list is in the hands of dissident republicans, who continue to target officers.

Fri, 01 Sep, 2023

PSNI data breach
Investigation launched after details of three PSNI officers posted on bus shelter
Assistant Chief Constable Chris Todd said: “We have contacted those involved to make them aware and recognise the impact this may have on them and their families."

Fri, 01 Sep, 2023

PSNI data breach
Independent ‘end-to-end review’ to examine PSNI data breaches
Details of the 9,483 people released included the surname and first initial of every employee, their rank or grade, where they are based and the unit they work in.

Tue, 22 Aug, 2023

Police Stock
Man due in court for possessing documents following PSNI data breach
A man charged with possessing documents following a Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) data breach will appear in court on Monday.

Mon, 21 Aug, 2023

Police Stock
Man, 50, will appear in court following major data breach at PSNI
A man will appear in court on Monday charged with possessing documents in relation to a major data breach at the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).

Sun, 20 Aug, 2023

PSNI data breach
Man charged with possessing documents related to PSNI data breach
A man has been charged with possessing documents in relation to last week’s major data breach at the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

Sat, 19 Aug, 2023

PSNI data breach
Missing parts of PSNI notebook contained details of 42 officers and staff
Missing sections of a PSNI notebook which fell from a moving car contained details of 42 officers and staff, police have confirmed. Assistant Chief Constable Chris Todd those affected had been made aware.

Sat, 19 Aug, 2023

PSNI stock
PSNI officer’s laptop and notebook lost after falling from moving vehicle
The latest revelation comes just a week after the force suffered a major data breach when the personal details of more than 10,000 officers and staff were mistakenly released.

Fri, 18 Aug, 2023

PSNI data breach
Man arrested in Derry as part of probe following PSNI data breach
A man has been arrested in Co Derry by detectives investigating potential criminality linked to last week’s major PSNI data breach. The 50-year-old was detained under the Terrorism Act following a search in the Dungiven area on Friday.

Fri, 18 Aug, 2023

PSNI data breach
Man, 39, arrested on suspicion of terror offence linked to major PSNI data breach
He is being questioned by detectives at Musgrave serious crime suite in Belfast

Wed, 16 Aug, 2023

Belfast security alert
PSNI data breach may undermine ability to combat dissidents, DUP leader warns
A major PSNI data breach may undermine the ability of the police and security services to keep tabs on dissident republicans, DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has said.

Tue, 15 Aug, 2023

PSNI data breach
Dissident republicans have information from data breach, PSNI Chief Constable says
Last week, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) revealed a document had mistakenly been shared online which included the names of about 10,000 officers and staff

Mon, 14 Aug, 2023

PSNI data breach
Dissidents blamed for posting PSNI data leak document on wall
The latest revelation in the controversy which has rocked the PSNI comes as it has emerged that almost 3,000 police officers have inquired about potential damages following the massive data leak

Mon, 14 Aug, 2023

Northern Ireland Police Name Chamge
200 police officers and staff in Northern Ireland not told of theft involving data for a month
A police-issued laptop, radio and documents were stolen on July 6 from the car which is understood to belong to a superintendent

Sat, 12 Aug, 2023

PSNI data breach
PSNI Chief Constable seeks to reassure representative groups after data blunder
Northern Ireland’s Chief Constable Simon Byrne has sought to reassure staff and officer representative groups after a major data breach earlier this week.

Fri, 11 Aug, 2023

PSNI data breach
PSNI leadership pressed for ‘full response’ following data breach
The leadership of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has been urged to give a “full response” following a major data blunder.

Fri, 11 Aug, 2023

PSNI stop and search initiative
PSNI threat management group has 500 referrals after data breach
Simon Byrne said the Threat Management Assessment Group has had more than 500 referrals but no one has been moved from their home.

Thu, 10 Aug, 2023

PSNI data breach
PSNI chief says dissident republicans claim to possess leaked police information
Up to 40 officers at MI5’s headquarters in Co Down are reportedly among the names involved in the blunder earlier this week, with moves under way to ensure their protection

Thu, 10 Aug, 2023

Northern Ireland centenary parade
PSNI Chief Constable to be questioned on data breach
Some 10,000 Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) officers and staff have been affected by the breach, which emerged on Tuesday

Thu, 10 Aug, 2023

Police officer shot in Omagh
PSNI confirm second data breach involving theft of documents naming more than 200 officers and staff
Assistant Chief Constable Chris Todd said police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the theft of documents, including a spreadsheet containing the names of more than 200 serving officers and staff.

Wed, 09 Aug, 2023

Northern Ireland police officers 'shocked, dismayed and angry' after 'monumental' data breach
Northern Ireland police officers 'shocked, dismayed and angry' after 'monumental' data breach
The PSNI apologised to its thousands of serving officers and civilian staff whose personal and employment data was compromised

Wed, 09 Aug, 2023

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